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    Research Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

    The University of Manchester
    The University of Manchester Manchester, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    The University of Manchester has a vacancy for a Research Assistant / Research Associate (Qualitative) to play a vital role on a prestigious NIHR Programme Grant entitled "Prevention of Suicide in Prisons: Enhancing Access to Therapy" (PROSPECT).

    The primary objective of the PROSPECT project is to improve, and subsequently evaluate, access to a psychological therapy programme for prisoners identified to be at risk of suicide (Chief Investigator:
    The qualitative researcher will join an exciting research team on the PROSPECT study.
    We are seeking an innovative, motivated and capable individual interested in the advancement of offender health.

    Skills in qualitative research methods and analysis are essential as will be the personal qualities of resilience, accuracy and flexibility.

    Experience of undertaking qualitative research/clinical interviews in mental health / criminal justice will be an advantage, with experience in implementation science or process evaluation particularly desirable.

    The post holder will be based at the University of Manchester, but will spend significant periods in venues across the North of England and so independent means of travel is essential.

    The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

    Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
    Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
    Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
    Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
    Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

    As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

    Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
    Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
    This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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